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Roller derby is a roller skating contact sport played on an oval track by two teams of five skaters. It is played by approximately 1,250 amateur leagues [note 1] worldwide, though it is most popular in the United States. [2] A 60-minute roller derby game, or bout, is a series of two-minute timed jams.
South Coast Roller Derby [99] San Diego: San Diego Derby Dolls [100] San Diego: San Diego Roller Derby [101] San Diego: Renegade Rollergirls [102] San Francisco: B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls [103] San Jose, CA: Silicon Valley Roller Girls [104] San Luis Obispo, CA: Central Coast Roller Derby [105] San Marcos, TX: Hill Country Derby Dames: 2010 ...
The history of roller derby traces the evolution of roller skating races into a unique sport which underwent several boom-and-bust cycles throughout the 20th century. . Although it was a form of sports entertainment for much of its existence, a grassroots, early 21st century revival spearheaded by women has restored an emphasis on ath
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This is a list of notable roller derby leagues, [note 1] and may include those that are no longer in existence. Existence dates, where known, are included to provide a timeline charting the sport's growth cycles.
Roller skating declined in popularity in the early 21st century, but became more popular again during the COVID pandemic. [8] [4] Roller skating has long been tied to Black American social movements, immigrant communities, and the LGBT community, particularly for women in roller derby. As a hobby it is perceived as whimsical and is widely ...
This is a list of American-based roller derby associations. These associations establish rules and promote the activities of their member leagues. They are listed in alphabetical order. Junior Roller Derby Association (established 2009, 139 member leagues as of Dec 2017) [18] Men's Roller Derby Association (established 2007, at least 18 members ...
USA Roller Derby represents the United States in international roller derby, in events such as the Roller Derby World Cup. The team's first international competition was the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup , where it finished in first place after defeating Team Canada in the final. [ 1 ]